SmolLM 135M Instruct

SmolLM

Open WeightModel weights are publicly available — can be downloaded and self-hosted

Released July 20242K context≈ 1,536 words0.1B params

SmolLM 135M Instruct is the ultra-compact member of the SmolLM family — a model that fits in your pocket but still follows instructions. At 135M parameters, it trades depth of reasoning for remarkable efficiency, handling simple Q&A, text classification, and basic completions with minimal compute. Expect fast responses on edge devices, but complex multi-step reasoning or nuanced tasks will push it to its limits quickly.

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Creative Writing

Basic

Instruction Following

SmolLM 135M Instruct

SmolLM

Open WeightModel weights are publicly available — can be downloaded and self-hosted

Released July 20242K context≈ 1,536 words0.1B params

SmolLM 135M Instruct is the ultra-compact member of the SmolLM family — a model that fits in your pocket but still follows instructions. At 135M parameters, it trades depth of reasoning for remarkable efficiency, handling simple Q&A, text classification, and basic completions with minimal compute. Expect fast responses on edge devices, but complex multi-step reasoning or nuanced tasks will push it to its limits quickly.

Capabilities

Capability scores are AI-generated based on model documentation, benchmarks, and technical specifications. Learn more

Creative Writing

Basic

Instruction Following

Glossary

ClassificationA machine learning task where the model assigns input data to predefined categories or labels.Multi-Step ReasoningThe ability to break down complex problems into smaller steps and solve them sequentially, rather than jumping directly to an answer.ParametersThe learned numerical values in a model — more parameters generally means more capacity but higher compute cost.ReasoningThe model's ability to work through multi-step logical problems and provide justified answers rather than just pattern-matching.Text ClassificationA machine learning task where a model reads text and assigns it to predefined categories, such as 'safe' or 'unsafe'.

SmolLM 135M Instruct

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SmolLM 135M Instruct

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